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As the Universal Exhibition gears up to open its doors in Milan this May 1, Italy's fashion brands and institutions are increasing their initiatives to promote the event, which is expecting to attract 20 million visitors.

"Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion" will be the Dutch designer's first major exhibit in the US. It will go on show in Atlanta from Nov. 7 to May 15, 2016, before touring other North American institutions.

Activewear is on the rise, especially in the US. Many different kinds of brands are launching their own lines, including The North Face, which leaves behind the great outdoors for in-door training in a campaign called "I Train For".

This month, the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode in Calais, France will open an exhibition dedicated to Cristobal Balenciaga's use of lace, offering an original approach to the work of the Spanish couturier upon the 120th anniversary of his birth.

Their creations are usually reserved for a few wealthy clients, but European museums are currently allowing the public to admire up close the works of star fashion designers Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen and Karl Lagerfeld.

Usually reserved for a few wealthy clients, European museums are currently allowing the public to admire up close the works of star fashion designers Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen and Karl Lagerfeld.